An interesting report has been doing the rounds today about the iPhone 4S and how much data users eat through whilst using the device. When comparing it to the iPhone 4, users use double the amount of data. Some reports are blaming it on Siri with this being the only extra on the device.
Apple Could Add Thunderbolt in iOS Devices
January 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
New patents published in the US hint that iOS devices could be getting a Thunderbolt port. One of the patents says “a connection may be provided between a portable media player and a display, a computer and a portable media player, or between other types of devices.” which has led a number of people to believe that this will include iOS devices.
Leaked Images Reveal the HTC Radiant LTE Windows Phone (AT&T)
January 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The image below shows a device that is believed to be the HTC Radiant. The device works on LTE networks and is believed to be headed to AT&T eventually.
Refunds Issued by Apple for GameStore App
January 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Over the new year, Apple accidentally released an app called GameStore that was very unfinished. It was believed to be from 2009 at about the time in-app purchases were made available. Apple [AAPL] shortly after pulled the app from the store. A number of people paid for the app to see what it was.
Google Android Platform Statistics for December Revealed
January 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Android Developers has released the December statistics which reveal what fragmentation is like across various Android versions. The numbers are released so that developers can know where to prioritize when developing apps for Android.
iPhone 4S Headed to China as well as Others on January 13
January 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Apple has announced that it will be launching the iPhone 4S in China on the 13th January. Other countries getting the phone on that date include Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bolivia, Botswana, British Virgin Islands as well as other countries. 22 countries in total will get the iPhone 4S on Jan 13.
All Phones in Chile Must be Sold Unlocked
January 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Starting Monday January 16 2012, Chile requires that all phones sold must be sold unlocked. This applies to every cellphone. This requirement will mean that any cellphone will work on any compatible network in the country.
iPhone Call Mute Issue Upsetting Users
January 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
When the iPhone 4S launched a few months ago, a few problems were found such as battery life issues for a number of users as well as what has become known as Audiogate. Audiogate is the issue of outbound calls being muted for some users in some cases.
400,000 Active Apps Now Available in the Android Market
January 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Android Market is continuing to grow. Numbers estimated today indicate that there are now 400,000 active apps available in the Android Market which are created by around 100,000 developers.
iPhone Gets a Smart Cover thanks to TidyTilt
January 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
TidyTilt is a small version of the iPad 2 Smart Cover designed just for the iPhone 4/4S. To use the TidyTilt you just fold the case back and create a small stand for the iPhone when in landscape mode, or stand it up for watching movies. The case also acts as a headphone cable wrap.
Android Ice Cream Sandwich Holo Theme Mandatory on All Devices
January 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Google has made the Holo theme mandatory on all Ice Cream Sandwich devices. To have access to the Android Market, and other Google services, all devices running Android 4.0 must have the Holo theme available.
iPhone 4/4S Projector from Sanwa Supply Rolls Out
January 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Sanwa Supply has created a new projector for the iPhone 4 and 4S that simply slides on to the Apple smartphone and allows a screen of up to 65 inches to be projected. The device is a DLP micro projector that has a resolution of 640×360 pixels and a contract ratio of 1,000:1.
